Tharisa raises $32m via bond issue for Zimbabwe mine construction

Tharisa had planned to raise $50 million to partly fund the building of its 70%-owned Karo platinum mine in Zimbabwe.

Reuters | December 12, 2022 | 6:40 am

Extortion ‘mafia’ hits South Africa’s $55 billion mining sector

“The procurement mafia mobilizes the community for their own devices," said Paul Dunne, chief executive officer of Northam Platinum Holdings

Bloomberg News | December 9, 2022 | 6:50 am

Platinum mining target says takeover battle damages operations

Royal Bafokeng Platinum said competing offers from Impala Platinum and Northam Platinum have created uncertainty.

Bloomberg News | December 1, 2022 | 7:50 am

Canada approves Marathon palladium mine environmental plan

Located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, the mine is slated to produce 245,000 ounces of palladium annually over an estimated 13-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2022 | 3:51 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project

The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 7:13 am

UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals

London and Pretoria announced a partnership to promote the responsible exploration and production of critical minerals in South Africa.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 27, 2022 | 7:03 am

Birthplace of gold-rich stars finally revealed

Researchers have revealed the birthplace of stars with an abundance of gold and platinum.

Staff Writer | November 23, 2022 | 6:10 am

Platinum deficit expected in 2023 after bumper surpluses, WPIC says

Use by auto makers would rise and investors would flip from net sellers to net buyers, pushing demand in 2023 up 19% to 7.77 million ounces, the Council said.

Reuters | November 21, 2022 | 4:11 pm

South Africa’s PIC won’t sell stake key to platinum takeover battle

South Africa’s Public Investment Corp. said it’s decided against selling its shares in Royal Bafokeng Platinum Ltd.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2022 | 7:48 am

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